Enrollment
510
Virginia · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Quinton, VA
George W. Watkins Elementary
Federal NCES profile for George W. Watkins Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 510261001038
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 15
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
George W. Watkins Elementary earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median.
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.6:1
- students per teacher
- 23.7%
- free-lunch eligible
- 510
- students enrolled
George W. Watkins Elementary has class sizes near the Virginia median. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: New Kent County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510261001038 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
35.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.6:1
vs 13.9:1 Virginia avg
+5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
23.7%
vs 57.6% Virginia avg
-59% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How George W. Watkins Elementary compares with Virginia and U.S. medians
What stands out at George W. Watkins Elementary
George W. Watkins Elementary is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Quinton, Virginia, enrolling 510 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.6:1 puts it in the larger third of Virginia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 23.7% of students eligible for free meals.
With 510 students, its enrollment sits close to the Virginia median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 98% of the 1,868 Virginia schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 269 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Virginia schools statewide, it ranks #269, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (74%) and African American (12%) (diversity index 43/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 510 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 34.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Quinton's public schools, it stands alongside Quinton Elementary (559 students): George W. Watkins Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (14.6:1 vs 14.3:1).
New Kent County Public Schools also operates New Kent High (1,073 students) and New Kent Middle (829 students) alongside George W. Watkins Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How George W. Watkins Elementary compares
George W. Watkins Elementary on the metrics families compare, against Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.6:1 | ▲ 5% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.7% | ▼ 59% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 510 | top 56% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
510
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
23.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 59% below the Virginia average of 57.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 63% in Virginia - lower ratio than 37% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
34.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,932
per pupil, district-wide
- below Virginia avg of $14,649
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 510 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 20 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 73.7%
African American 12.2%
Two or More 8.0%
Hispanic or Latino 4.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 73.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.4, George W. Watkins Elementary is less mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for New Kent County Public Schools, which includes George W. Watkins Elementary.
$11,932
Per student
-19%
vs Virginia
Avg $14,649
-28%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 40.5%
State 50.4%
Federal 9.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How George W. Watkins Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Kent High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| New Kent Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| New Kent Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Quinton Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to George W. Watkins Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,073
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 829
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 601
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 559
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar other schools in Quinton
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Virginia, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~510 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.6:1)
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Frequently asked questions about George W. Watkins Elementary
How many students attend George W. Watkins Elementary?
George W. Watkins Elementary has 510 students enrolled. It is a public school in Quinton, VA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at George W. Watkins Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at George W. Watkins Elementary is 14.6:1, which is 5% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 7% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at George W. Watkins Elementary?
23.7% of students at George W. Watkins Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of George W. Watkins Elementary?
The largest demographic group at George W. Watkins Elementary is White at 73.7% of enrollment, in Quinton, VA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for George W. Watkins Elementary?
George W. Watkins Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
Is George W. Watkins Elementary a good school?
George W. Watkins Elementary earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in New Kent County Public Schools?
Besides George W. Watkins Elementary, New Kent County Public Schools also operates New Kent High (1,073 students), New Kent Middle (829 students), and New Kent Elementary (601 students). See the New Kent County Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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